Cheney undergoes angioplasty to reopen artery
Vice President Dick Cheney underwent surgery to reopen a partially blocked artery after chest pains. Doctors said there was no heart attack and Cheney showed no further heart damage. He remained under observation with a possible release today and return to work this week.
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Dennis the Menace at 50 as creator marks milestone
Pebble Beach California AP reports Dennis the Menace turns 50 with a Hank Ketcham led tribute. March 5 to 12 will show classic panels tracing generations from the 1950s to the 1990s. Ketcham, 81, started the strip in 1950 and debuted Dennis in 1951.
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Bush calls for Medicare restructuring this year
President Bush urged Congress to uncap Medicare reform this year using the 1999 task force framework as the base. Senators Frist and Breaux sponsor the measure, aiming to give doctors and patients more choices with universal, affordable prescription drug benefits.
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FDA warns on Coumadin interaction with vaginal antifungals
The FDA told users of the blood thinner Coumadin to consult doctors before using certain OTC yeast infection medicines containing miconazole. The drug can cause nosebleeds bleeding gums and bruising when combined with warfarin. Monistat and about 10 generics include miconazole.
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Brain exercise linked to lower Alzheimer's risk in study
A study of 193 Alzheimer’s patients and 358 controls finds adults who engaged in intellectually challenging hobbies such as reading puzzles or chess in early to mid adulthood are less likely to develop dementia. TV watching may raise risk, researchers say.
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McDonald’s recalls Scooter Bug toys
McDonald’s Corp recalls about 234000 Scooter Bug toys after three children choked or gagged on the toy antennae. Distributed with Happy Meals from November to February in Canada and the United States, the 3 inch toy can be exchanged for replacements at McDonald’s restaurants. Call 1 800 638 2772 or visit the McDonald’s site for details.
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